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by 1bailey
Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:38 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 700 Date of Manufacture
Replies: 22
Views: 177501

Re: Model 700 Date of Manufacture

Interesting. I wonder why they bother at all if it's not going to be accurate. Anyways, thanks again.
by 1bailey
Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 870 .410
Replies: 2
Views: 1391

Re: Model 870 .410

Wow! 1969? This thing is in great shape for that age. I paid $200 for it. I'm surprised this shotgun got separated from it's mate. Any idea what this thing is worth?
by 1bailey
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 870 .410
Replies: 2
Views: 1391

Model 870 .410

About 10 years ago I acquired a really nice 870 .410 with a vent rib. It disappeared into my safe and I never gave it much thought. Now I'm curious about it because I've never seen anything like it. On the left side of the receiver there is a gold "inlay" that says "matched pair."...
by 1bailey
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 700 Date of Manufacture
Replies: 22
Views: 177501

Re: Model 700 Date of Manufacture

Thanks so much. That's what I thought on the 7mag. The '06 is strange though. The barrel stamp code is a strange looking "N." and not letter designating the month. The "N" looks a little strange; almost like a "Z" rotated. Next to the "N" (left of it) is a sym...
by 1bailey
Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 700 Date of Manufacture
Replies: 22
Views: 177501

Re: Model 700 Date of Manufacture

Looking for help decoding mfg. dates for two Model 700's.

1) 30-06 "C" SN prefix with an "N" barrel code.

2) 7mm mag "B" SN prefix with a "D" barrel code.